With businesses closed, work hours reduced and jobs eliminated due to Covid-19, many people now find themselves in the grip of a financial crisis. Even before the pandemic, America had a savings and retirement problem. Statistics tell us that 45 percent of American workers have no retirement savings, and according to the Federal Reserve, over […]
From Huntington Learning Center Mastering math requires frequent practice. How can you help your child learn “practical math” at home? Here are several activities to help your child reinforce his or her math skills. Use cooking to teach fractions. What fraction (and measuring cup) is the same as two one-fourth cups of flour? What fraction […]
By Jessi Robertson In early childhood, children depend on their parents and caregivers to learn how to express and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Feeling connected, loved, and cared for creates security and helps children be able to build healthy relationships in the future. We call this attachment. Here are some ways to build […]
SPONSORED BY: The Bledsoe family has plenty to celebrate. To start, Sasha Bledsoe and her husband, Eddie, are parents to 1-year-old Isla June — who came out on top in the Gulf Coast Woman Cutest Baby Contest. With 96 votes, the toddler emerged as the overall winner. The proud mom says they entered on a […]
As we adapt to our new normal, we must consider what we’ve learned from this pandemic experience and how we can be better prepared for the next event. Every part of our lives involves risk, from driving to work or school to making investment decisions. We each need to evaluate what our risks are, then […]
Many of us can’t wait to have the ultimate spa experience again — the feeling of relaxation and mindfulness in a place where design has created a functional, yet emotionally soothing, environment. This can easily be replicated in your own home. Here are some suggestions for using design and decor to create a spa-like bathroom […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION My twin sister and I decided to start going to the gym together a little over a year ago. We started attending spin classes and running on the treadmill in the afternoons. Spin classes ended up cancelling, so we fell off the wagon a little bit. I eventually realized I needed to […]
I say it all the time: We are so blessed to live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. There’s so much for you and your family to enjoy, including some amazing outdoor activities right at your doorstep. The weather has been perfect for outdoor physical activity. Daylight savings time is here, so we have more time […]
As salons reopen along the Coast and throughout the state, anticipate some changes. “We know everyone is itching to get back in the salon, but the unfortunate side is that there will be limitations,” says Erin Glisson, owner of Brushes Salon in Gulfport. As the state gradually reopens and resumes business, professionals like Glisson expect […]
Feeling unkempt when you look in the mirror and see roots and unwaxed brows? You’re in good company; even celebrities have gone weeks without their glam squads. Salons are reopening locally, but if it takes a while to get into your stylist’s chair or you don’t feel comfortable venturing out yet, don’t be discouraged; an […]
